Coal Mine Accidents

West Virginia residents enjoy the benefits of modern technology on a daily basis. Modern technology can make life safer and can make many industries more efficient. Unfortunately, some industries are still incredibly dangerous for workers, and coal mines serve as a...

Coal mining has been an influential industry in the United States for more than a century, and many West Virginia residents are still deeply entrenched in the coal industry. The hills of Appalachia are dotted with small towns and neighborhoods in which the local...

Coal mining is historically one of the most prominent industries in West Virginia and other Appalachian states. Many miners come from a long line of relatives who have worked in the mines for generations. It is not unusual for industry giants to try to make sure coal...

Recently, an opinion piece about the effects of coal mining in West Virginia presented some eye-opening facts about the dangers workers face each day in the often troubled coal mine industry. Being injured in coal mine accidents can obviously affect a victim...

Individuals who operate in the mining industry may encounter a variety of hazards nearly every day. Incidents that occur near mines can have devastating results and fatal coal mine accidents have a way of leaving an entire community in mourning. A 41-year-old man from...

Mining will likely always be a high-risk industry regardless of the safety and health officials' efforts to limit injury risks. Stricter protocols and legislation, along with improved equipment safety, have brought about a drop in the fatality rate in the mining...

For some individuals in West Virginia or elsewhere who work in the mining industry, operating in and around heavy duty machines could be an everyday requirement. While these machines might play an integral role in operations, they could also pose a significant threat...

In West Virginia, workers in the coal mining industry face multiple life-threatening risks that are par for the course for mining activities. Despite the industry striving for zero injuries, coal mine accidents continue to cause catastrophic injuries, illnesses and...

Two individuals reportedly suffered severe injuries during a recent incident that occurred when a section of wall collapsed in a West Virginia mine. Coal mine accidents that involve fallen objects can be disastrous incidents that could leave workers facing extensive...

Even when working above ground, many coal miners may still encounter a variety of potential hazards as they handle job-related tasks. Working with and around heavy duty machinery comes with its own inherent level of risk and coal mine accidents involving such...